Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation

reitmr; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company M​

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M​

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term​

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the hotel’s culinary vision, oversee all kitchen operations and drive exceptional dining experiences across venues and events.

You will develop innovative menus, manage food and labor costs, ensure HACCP compliance, mentor a high-performing team, and partner with F&B, Banquets, and Sales leadership to elevate guest satisfaction and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience in hotels, restaurants, or banquets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations across hotel restaurants, banquets, catering, room service, bars, and special events.
• Develop innovative menus, seasonal offerings, catering packages, and concepts that align with brand standards.
• Oversee food prep, presentation, quality, sanitation, and kitchen operations to ensure exceptional dining experiences.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and develop culinary team members; foster a positive kitchen culture.
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, purchasing, menu pricing, and budgets to drive profitability and efficiency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the hotel’s culinary vision, oversee all kitchen operations and drive exceptional dining experiences across venues and events.

You will develop innovative menus, manage food and labor costs, ensure HACCP compliance, mentor a high-performing team, and partner with F&B, Banquets, and Sales leadership to elevate guest satisfaction and brand standards.